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SAMER KAREEM MB.BS
NPI 1548799190
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Buffalo, NY

Active since June 07, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.03/100
CMS Quality Rating
462 GRIDER ST, BUFFALO, NY 14215(716) 898-5001 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2020, Jun 7, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Samer Kareem Mb.bs NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SAMER KAREEM MB.BS (NPI 1548799190) is an individual nephrology provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (303843) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548799190
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameSAMER KAREEMCredential: MB.BS
Location Address462 GRIDER STBuffalo, NY 14215-3098
Mailing Address908 Niagara Falls Blvd Ste 208North Tonawanda, NY 14120-2019 · (716) 692-3302 · Fax (833) 953-2016
Phone(716) 898-5001
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2020
✔ NPI 1548799190 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 303843
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
462 GRIDER ST, Buffalo, NY 14215
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Samer Kareem Mb.bs is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163849126
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200905000073
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
204 services52 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
143 services58 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
58 services36 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Erie County Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number330219
Location462 Grider StreetBuffalo, NY 14215 · Erie County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14215 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.03/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.88
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.01

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
5 suppliers27 claims6,480 services$0.34 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
7 suppliers39 claims15,525 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers11 claims2,010 services$0.58 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
9 suppliers40 claims8,520 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers20 claims2,850 services$0.99 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
14 suppliers61 claims61 services$18.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MR. V. THOMAS CHAPIN PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000
DR. JOHN JACOB HANNIBAL IV M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-4226
HMB PHARMACY MANAGEMENT LLC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
462 GRIDER ST, DRIVEWAY 3
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 332-2866
SARAH MARIE THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 698-5375
MATTHEW GARRETT ALBEN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-5053
DANNY ISSAM BELMONA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000
ALEXANDRA VAZQUEZ AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3000
MR. KENNETH L DZIALAK COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant
462 GRIDER ST
BUFFALO, NY 14215
Erie County (716) 898-3575

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Samer Kareem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Samer Kareem is 1548799190. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2017.

Where is Samer Kareem located?

Samer Kareem practices at 462 Grider St, Buffalo, NY 14215. The listed phone number is (716) 898-5001.

What is Samer Kareem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Samer Kareem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Samer Kareem is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Samer Kareem affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Samer Kareem is affiliated with Erie County Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Samer Kareem was last updated on August 5, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.